Limb Deficiency Care

Shriners Children's specializes in treating limb deficiencies, which occur when part or all of a child's limb does not completely form during pregnancy or as a result of a major injury.

Hip Dysplasia Care

Our award-winning, internationally recognized physicians will properly diagnose, treat and monitor your child’s hip condition to help prevent early arthritis pain and loss of function.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

At Shriners Children's, our unique team of specialists provides the highest quality neuromuscular care for your child.

Scoliosis Can't Stop The Music

Ezra, 17, from the Chicago suburbs, plays the Star Spangled Banner on violin while in halo-gravity traction, part of his advanced care for congenital scoliosis provided at Shriners Children's Chicago.

Celebrating Our 100 Year Anniversary

We are excited to celebrate a century of innovation, dedication, and growth. This milestone is a testament to our unwavering commitment to our patients and a promise to keep providing the most amazing care anywhere.

Parker Conveys Courage

Parker is an all-around athlete, but his love for basketball is next-level. Set to graduate with both his high school diploma and an associate’s degree, he is looking to major in journalism or an orthopedic profession in college.

Walk-In Fracture & Sports Injury Clinic

Bring your child to the Portland Shriners Children's Walk-In Fracture & Sports Injury Clinic M-F, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., (excluding holidays) for total injury and fracture care.

Chloe

Chloe prepares for a second leg lengthening surgery/ treatment plan. She traveled from her home in St. Lucia in 2018 for her first treatment. This time around, she will be cared for at Shriners Children's St. Louis for six months.

Our Treatment Approach

Meet Melissa DiPiro, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC/AC

Melissa DiPiro, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC/AC, has been a pediatric nurse practitioner at Shriners Children’s Boston since 2015.